Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
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In September 2016 I was suddenly widowed and left to navigate grief with two young children, I had to re-create a new life that I didn't want without my husband by my side. It was a time of complete despair and devastation not knowing if I was ever going to be ok again - whatever ok meant. The journey i've been on has been the hardest of my life, at times it was so dark and heavy I was..
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
1w ago
How soon is "normal" enough for a widow to start craving intimacy? Is it even possible to have a genuine desire for someone new after the death of a loved one? The simple answer is yes. But unfortunately, widowhood has traditionally been constructed as an asexual period. A widow may look to move forward, but not without the risk of being judged. A widow may crave intimacy from another, but not without feeling guilty. So, how can widows find space in their hearts to be intimate with somebody else and still love and grieve their person? In this episode, we'll discuss sexual desires and the loss ..read more
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
3w ago
Did you know that your personality plays a role in the way you grieve? Lindsay Wright, the founder of Link Engagement, joins us on the podcast to share her knowledge on personality traits and the reasons behind people's behaviours as key to transformation. As a widow, this knowledge and insight is something Lindsay has reflected on deeply as part of her own journey through her own grief. Listen as we talk about: • The influence of personality types on grieving and coping mechanisms • How people respond to grief differently • Finding joy and happiness after profound loss through human interacti ..read more
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
3w ago
What role does community play in the process of healing and recovery? Join us as I talk about finding hope after loss and creating a meaningful life with the support of others. Discover the significance of sharing to help yourself and to help others in their darkest times. Listen as I share: • How grief can have both emotional and physical impacts on the body • How self-care practices help alleviate physical and emotional symptoms • Why community and sharing experiences can be therapeutic in your road to healing Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk ..read more
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
3w ago
Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. Almost everyone has heard about the five stages of grief. However, these 5 stages were first proposed in 1969, which is why many people question their relevance in today's world. Plus, despite their popularity, grief researchers have continuously demonstrated that everyone handles grief in their own distinct way. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, the creator of the 5 stages of grief, herself said it was never meant to be prescriptive; it was meant to be descriptive. So why are people still following a framework that is obviously not correct? In thi ..read more
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
1M ago
Did you know that your personality plays a role in the way you grieve? Lindsay Wright, the founder of Link Engagement, joins us on the podcast to share her knowledge on personality traits and the reasons behind people's behaviours as key to transformation. As a widow, this knowledge and insight is something Lindsay has reflected on deeply as part of her own journey through her own grief. Listen as we talk about: • The influence of personality types on grieving and coping mechanisms • How people respond to grief differently • Finding joy and happiness after profound loss through human interacti ..read more
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
1M ago
What role does community play in the process of healing and recovery? Join us as I talk about finding hope after loss and creating a meaningful life with the support of others. Discover the significance of sharing to help yourself and to help others in their darkest times. Listen as I share: • How grief can have both emotional and physical impacts on the body • How self-care practices help alleviate physical and emotional symptoms • Why community and sharing experiences can be therapeutic in your road to healing Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk ..read more
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
1M ago
How can you find hope and create a meaningful life after losing your life partner? The reality is grief is not a linear process and feelings will shift from sorrow, to anger, to confusion to frustration. Give yourself permission to grieve, to heal and know it is possible to move towards a positive and meaningful life after loss. Listen as I talk about: • Seeking support during the grieving process and how it can positively impact your journey. • Finding hope even in the darkest moments. • Creating a life filled with purpose and meaning post-loss. • Giving yourself permission to grieve in your ..read more
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
1M ago
How can you find hope and create a meaningful life after losing your life partner? The reality is grief is not a linear process and feelings will shift from sorrow, to anger, to confusion to frustration. Give yourself permission to grieve, to heal and know it is possible to move towards a positive and meaningful life after loss. Listen as I talk about: • Seeking support during the grieving process and how it can positively impact your journey. • Finding hope even in the darkest moments. • Creating a life filled with purpose and meaning post-loss. • Giving yourself permission to grieve in your ..read more
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
1M ago
Widowhood has taught me so much about grief, loss and life, things I didn't know when I first came into this chaotic world and things I wish I had known. I'm sharing these learnings with you so hopefully you can feel less like you're going mad and more like what you are feeling is normal in the world of grief. Resources: Join The Widows Membership: https://www.karensutton.co.uk/the-widow-membership Website: https://www.karensutton.co.uk ..read more
Karen Sutton - The Widow Coach
2M ago
Grief and the process of healing after loss is a journey. So many of us wonder, how do we navigate through the complexities of losing a life partner? In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear how the power of community can help you to find hope and find your way once again. Listen as Karen talks about: • The unique challenges of losing a life partner and how it impacts every aspect of your life. • The importance of finding a supportive community to help you through your grief. • How to create a meaningful and fulfilling life after loss. • How grief evolves over time and how to embrace your ..read more